Trump Advisers Face Backlash

Trump political advisers James Blair and Chris LaCivitaChris LaCivitaRecipient of the Purple Heart medal traveled to Republika Srpska shortly before its October 4 election and did paid consulting work for the regional government on voting issues. Blair led Trump’s outside political operation, and LaCivita was a senior adviser and former co-manager of Trump’s 2024 campaign. The work drew scrutiny because the region is governed by a nationalist, Russia-aligned movement whose leader, Milorad DodikMilorad Dodikpolitician, has pushed secession and met Vladimir PutinVladimir PutinPresident of the Russian Federation before the vote. Trump said he did not know about the clients or trip, and would terminate the advisers if he found a conflict. The super PAC said they stayed engaged in midterm work while abroad.